Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1340897

Common Sootywing
Pholisora catullus

Observation date: August 24, 2022
Submitted by: Janet Ruth
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Given my struggles with skippers and skipperlings and duskywings and sootywings! . . . I'm not sure but am calling this a Common Sootywing based on the spot patterns on the wings AND the spots on the head
Status: Resident
Verified by: stevecary
Verified date: August 28, 2022
Coordinator notes: thanks, Janet.
Checklist region(s): United States, New Mexico, Sandoval County